Using The D1500 As A Signal Generator - Samson D-150 Owner's Manual

Using the D1500 as a Signal Generator

Before you get started using the Generator, press and
hold the GEN switch for about two seconds and take
notice of the parameters that can be adjusted while
using the Generator.You'll notice that the SOURCE, GAIN,
REF and FREQ are illuminated indicating that these
parameters can be edited.
The D1500 is a sophisticated, lab quality, Signal Gen-
erator capable of producing PINK or WHITE noise, as
well as a tunable Sine Wave. To access the D1500's
Signal Generator press the GEN switch. When you
press and hold the GEN switch you will see that the
parameters SOURCE, GAIN, REF and FREQ are avail-
able for adjustment for the signal generator.
• Press the GEN switch to enable the Signal
Generator.
• Select the proper operation reference level by
pressing the REF switch and select -10 dBV, +4dBu
or Digital Maximum.
Operating the D1500
• Next, select the signal you want to generate by
pressing the SOURCE switch and selecting either
WHITE, PINK or SINE WAVE.
• If you are using a SINE Wave, you can change the
frequency by pressing the FREQ switch and using
the Data Wheel to tune in the frequency you want.
• Now, adjust the level by pressing the GAIN switch
and then using the Data Wheel to adjust the level
from -98 dB to 22 dB when the Reference scale
is set to -10 dBV, from +16 to -104 when the
Reference scale is set to +4 dBu, and from -120 dB
to 0 dB when the Reference scale is set to Digital
Maximum.
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